Journal of Abnormal Psychology · 2002 · 18 citations · 0 references
MedicinePsychiatryPsychologyChild PsychiatryDevelopmental PsychopathologyTrauma-related DisordersAdolescent PsychopathologyChild PsychopathologyChildhood PsychopathologyPost-traumatic Stress DisorderPsychological TestingTrauma-related Disorders In ChildrenChild Post-traumatic Stress DisorderChildhood Posttraumatic Stress DisorderComorbid Mental Health DisordersDifferential ValidityJuvenile PsychopathologyPost-traumatic Stress Disorder AssessmentPtsd In AdolescentsTrauma-related Psychopathology
To test the differential validity of the posttraumatic stress disorder (PTSD) classification, 3 groups of youths (PTSD, traumatized PTSD negatives, and controls) were examined. Youth with major comorbid disorders were excluded. On the basis of an analysis of parent-derived Child Behavior Checklist (CBCL) ratings, significant variations in CBCL scores were associated with PTSD but not with exposure to exceptional stress in the absence of PTSD. The results also indicated that traumatic exposure without the development of PTSD was not associated with higher estimates of psychopathology.